The Next Generation Bathroom
Transcript of The Next Generation Bathroom
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Today’s bathroom has transformed from basic, into beautiful. These areas now include large barrier-free
spaces, steam showers, and comfortable heated tile floors. Built-in seats and benches, along with
inset shelves and niches all contribute to creating peaceful, spa-like retreats. Linear drains add a touch of
elegance, allowing for single-sloped floors and large-format tiles that carry through from the floor, right in
to the shower or wet area of the bath. This flexibility in design is enhanced through the use of tile, which
combines hygienic virtues with versatility in décor. The result is glamorous bathrooms that are both durable
and highly functional—the theme of the next generation bathroom.
Flexibility in Design
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From a design perspective, open concept bathrooms are quickly becoming a hot trend on the market.
With floors sloped to linear drains, shower curbs and shower doors can disappear, creating barrier-free
bathrooms. Accessible showers not only create beautiful spaces, they also provide freedom and security
to individuals with limited mobility, or homeowners wanting to age in place. This combination of style and
accessibility provides greater value to a bathroom, where today’s barrier-free bathroom built for its design,
will continue to provide homeowners with autonomy in the future.
Barrier-free
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Moisture management is the foundation of a successful tiled bathroom. Moisture-sensitive construction
materials such as wood framing, plywood or OSB sheathing, and gypsum wallboard must be protected
from water and vapor penetration. Wet areas increase the potential for mold growth if effective moisture
management is not provided. The key to mold control is moisture control.
The Schluter®-Shower System is an integrated family of products which together create a fully waterproof
and vapor tight enclosure in tiled showers, steam showers, and bathtub surrounds. The system is unique
because the waterproofing layer is installed at the top of the assembly, directly behind the tile, rather than
below. This eliminates the potential for moisture to seep into the mortar bed or the tile backing on walls, and
allows the tile covering to dry between uses.
Utility & Function
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Bathroom floors are also susceptible to moisture. Schluter®-DITRA and DITRA-HEAT are waterproof,
uncoupling membranes that prevent the main cause of cracked tile and grout by absorbing movement
stresses from the substrate and ensuring the integrity of tiled surfaces.
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT is the only uncoupling and waterproofing membrane to also incorporate electric
floor warming to create comfortable tiled floors. Heating cables snap in to place, and no self-levelers are
required during installation. The end result is a faster, flatter, and thinner installation that is warm and cozy,
easy to install, and built to last.
With DITRA-HEAT and DITRA, simply treat seams and connections to the KERDI waterproofing membrane
with KERDI-BAND waterproofing strip to create a completely waterproof bathroom.
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With KERDI-BOARD, you can customize your bathroom any way you want it. Build your shower,
bathtub surround, bench, and countertop to meet your specific design needs. This rigid backing panel is
waterproof, lightweight, and ready to tile. Add in any of the prefabricated shower components and your
next generation bathroom is ready in a fraction of the time it takes to build a traditional one.
Buildit up
Elements to build from
KERDI-BOARDBuilding panel
KERDI-SHOWER-STSloped shower tray
KERDI-SHOWER-SC/-SRShower curb or ramp
KERDI-SHOWER-SBShower benches
KERDI-BOARD-SNNiches
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The KERDI line of products includes waterproofing membranes for shower walls and bases, as well as
specialty pieces for all the hard-to-protect areas, such as pipe protrusions, inside and outside corners, and
curbs. With KERDI, you can treat all the areas of your bathroom and ensure the entire room is waterproof.
Waterproof
Making it waterproof
KERDIWaterproofingmembrane
KERDI-BANDWaterproofing strip
KERECK90º and 135º inside and outside corner seals
KERDI-SEAL-PS/-MVPipe and mixing valve seals
DITRAUncoupling & waterproofing membrane
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The elegant KERDI-LINE linear drain and KERDI-DRAIN are integral components to the Schluter®-Shower
System, both featuring integrated bonding flanges to ensure waterproof confidence and security right
down to the drainage system. Install your drain of choice on top of the mortar bed or shower tray, then
install the KERDI waterproofing membrane on the walls and shower base.
Drainage
Let it flow!
KERDI-DRAINBonding flange drain
KERDI-LINELinear drain
3 grate designs6 grate options
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HeatFloor warming systems have become an increasingly popular choice for making tiled floors even more
desirable. The frequent fluctuations in floor temperature however create greater stress on the floor assembly
and increase the need for an effective uncoupling system. DITRA-HEAT is the first uncoupling system to
also incorporate electric floor warming to create heated floors that are not susceptible to cracking.
Heat it up!
DITRA-HEATUncoupling membrane(sheets and rolls)
DITRA-HEAT-E-HKHeating cable (120 V and 240 V)
DITRA-HEAT-E-RSDigital thermostat(Programmable and Non-programmable)
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Bigfinish
The timeless beauty of ceramic and stone tiles can bring a relaxing spa feeling home. Schluter profiles are
suitable for creating hygienic transitions and protecting tile edges in wet areas. Give your shower creations
a big finish by adding profiles to shower niches, mosaic inserts, or as decorative accents on tiled walls.
Trim it out!
Outside wall edge protection Niche trime Countertop profilee Floor/wall transitions
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